Ambivalent was also in action at Epsom and was sent off a well-backed favourite after a fine run in the Coronation Stakes and she adopted her usual position at the head of affairs but only after giving plenty of trouble at the start.

She was tracked throughout by Venus De Milo and soon began to give out distress signals when the Aidan O'Brien runner drew alongside.

Venus De Milo wasn't in front for long though, as George Baker was travelling strongly aboard the eventual winner just behind the leaders and he made his challenge as soon as the Aidan O'Brien runner had seen off Ambivalent.

The response was immediate as the six-year-old Selkirk mare showed a smart turn of foot to cruise to the front, eventually scoring by two and three quarter lengths from Venus De Milo.

Just The Judge stayed on at the one pace to finish third without ever looking entirely at ease on the ground with Ambivalent battling on for fourth.